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What is the magnification power used to spot varieties on LMC's. A loupe just is n't working to well. I think at this rate I may go blind. It also seems to give me a headache. Edited by chris12018
07/30/2009 06:08 am
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LOL a loupe will get you crosseyed with those , the guys getting those pics and whatnot of the errors are using something like 200x mate.
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What kind of loupe do you have? The $5-10 cheapies do nothing but mess with your eyes. I would recommend a quality Bausch&Lomb or Eschenbach magnifier, it will make a world of difference.
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A Bausch & Lomb Hastings Triplet 10X Magnifier is a very good place to start. I have had mine for 30 plus years. It will set up back $30-40.
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Thank You All for your replys.
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I use an ANCO doublet 14x and it works great. I used a 10x doublet for about twenty years before I had to use the 14x. I only paid around $10 for the 14x. If I could afford it I would buy a Hastings triplet in a 14x if they make a 14x. John1  |
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I was actually thinking of getting a stereo scope 20x 40x 80x what are the thoughts on that?
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i tried searching with a 30X loupe (cheap one). I found it didn't get me any closer to finding the variety coins. I got an inexpensive 60x-100X scope. it seems to be working adequately. my biggest complaint is that it gives me too small of a viewable portion of the coin at a time. also the platform can only hold cents, nickels, or dimes. the larger coins do not fit on the platform.
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07/30/2009 07:08 am
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chris12018, Depending on how much you want to spend you could get a usb digital microscope for under $100. Just wanted to give you another idea. John1 |
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Thanks John, I have been checking them out. Now, I have to find one that I can test drive. I do like the idea.
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